The Council has now published all five Section 19 flood investigation reports relating to Storm Bert in November 2024 – focusing on impacted locations in the communities of Aberaman, Pontypridd, Nantgarw, Porth and Treherbert. Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Section 19), the Council, as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), is required…
River Cynon (Afon Cynon) restoration is an ongoing effort by the South East Wales Rivers Trust (SEWRT) focused on improving biodiversity in the post-industrial valley, using volunteer training, citizen science (SmartRivers), and community engagement through education and events. Key achievements include the return of otters, increased community involvement with over 1,000 primary school children engaged, and the training of…
The number of otters spotted in the river Cynon has increased following a £50K investment to clean up the river. The ‘River for All’ project being part-funded by the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund and run by the Southeast Wales Rivers Trust is a three-year initiative aimed at improving and enhancing the biodiversity…
